DE: Night Driving Quiz

What is the first tip given for driving at night?

• Use high beams whenever possible

• Turn down the dash lights to the lowest setting tolerable

• Increase your speed to minimize time spent in the dark

• Keep the cabin light on to improve visibility inside the vehicle

By how much should you reduce your speed below the posted limit when relying more on your headlights?

• 20 to 25 kilometers an hour or fifteen to twenty miles per hour

• 5 to 10 kilometers an hour or five to eight miles per hour

• 10 to 15 kilometers an hour or ten to twelve miles per hour

• Do not reduce speed

What can help you locate the roadway at night?

• The color of the asphalt

• Street signs because they are reflective

• The moonlight

• Road markings

What is the most important feature to help you find the roadway at night?

• Other traffic

• The stars

• Your vehicle's GPS

• Listening for nearby sounds

Why should you turn down your dash lights?

• To save your vehicle's battery

• To prevent the lights from burning out

• To reduce the attraction of your eyes to the dash and preserve night vision

• To make the vehicle less visible to others

What should you do if vehicles behind you have their high beams on?

• Turn on your vehicle's high beams

• Increase your speed to get away from them

• Use the switch on the mirror to reduce glare

• Flash your brake lights as a warning

What makes urban areas easier to drive in at night?

• The presence of more vehicles

• The lack of traffic lights

• Well-lit conditions due to streetlights

• Lower speed limits

What should you do when driving on dark roads with little lighting?

• Always use high beams

• Use the landscape and geography to help locate the roadway

• Drive as fast as possible to minimize time in the dark

• Follow other vehicles closely for better visibility

Why is it important to reduce your speed in darker areas?

• To conserve fuel

• To allow more time to react to the road and its conditions

• Because you are more likely to get a speeding ticket

• To avoid detection by animals

What should you look for to help navigate at night in addition to other traffic?

• Reflective markers and signs

• Satellites in the sky

• The position of the moon

• Flashing lights from distant towers